Balfour FAREWELL SOCIAL

Southland Times, Issue 23181, 23 April 1937, Page 11

Balfour FAREWELL SOCIAL

MR AND MRS G. A. McLEAN HONOURED On Monday evening a large number of well-wishers and friends gathered in the Balfour hall to farewell Mr ana Mrs G. A. McLean who have resided in the district for the past 15 years. The evening took the form of a euchre tournament and dance, and at a suitable interval, Mr J. H. McMath, on behalf of those present, asked Mrs H. McLean to present the guests of honour with a well-filled envelope. Mr McMath referred to the sterling qualities of the guests of the evening and wished them and their family health and prosperity. He then called on Mr J. Chapman who spoke on behalf of the Cattle Flat Racing Club and endorsed the previous speaker’s remarks. Mr E. W. Stevens, on behalf of the Caledonian Society, expressed regret at the departure of such a popular couple and thanked Mrs McLean for her loyal support on the occasion of the Queen Carnival held in aid of the society a short time ago. On behalf of the Balfour Pipe Band Mr P. W. McDonald endorsed the other speakers’ remarks. Mr A. Rasmussen, a past chairman of the School Committee, wished them success in their future home. Mr McLean replied on behalf of his wife and family and thanked all for their generous gift and messages of goodwill. Mr J. H. McMath then presented the prizes to the winners of the euchre tournament, Mrs J. Hood and Mr J. Ginivan, sen. Music was supplied by Messrs G. E. and G. McLean and J. McCartney. Among those present were Mr and Mrs C. Hailes, Mr and Mrs A. Liddell, Mr and Mrs P. W. McDonald, Mr and Mrs T. Lush, Mr and Mrs J. Ginivan, Mr and Mrs E. W. Stevens, Mr and Mrs D. McDonald, Mr and Mrs K. Rasmussen, Mr and Mrs N. Nicol, Mr and Mrs G. A. McLean, Mr. and Mrs R. Grant, Mr and Mrs S. Brown, Mr and Mrs H. Cromie, Mr and Mrs G. Rennie, Mr and Mrs P. Scott, Misses M. Brown, R. Wilson, A. McMath, M. Asher, M. Manson, J. and V. Scobie, M. Cooper, P. Butson, L. Rutter, K. and V. Joyce, E. Osborne, O. Keown, A. Lush, D. and M. O’Shea, G. McGee, N. Stevens, F. and D. McGregor, M. Martin, L. Sheed; Mesdames W. Casey, M. Keown, J. Chapman, E. Mudge, G. Grant, J. Hood, V. McDonald, W. Tregonning, G. Greer, W. Cassels, P. Hailes, R. Wilson, G. McGregor, L. George, J. Joyce, W. Orr, Messrs E. and G. McLeary, F. and E. Greer, J. and G. McCartney, P. and J. Dwyer, J. Hoffman, A. George, J. George, J. O’Shea, D. and G. McLean, J. McMath, D. and R. Grant, A. P. Scobie, J. H. McMath, W. Todd, J. Dillon, J. Fitzgerald, J. Robb, P. Nossitor, J. and W. Chapman, D. M. Alexander, Sands, D. and E. Lamb, A. Rasmussen, J Ginivan, Mudge, E. Dwyer, J. Cromie, P. G. and L. Mulqueen, D. McGee, D. Mulqueen, D. and M. Casey, J. Scobie, J. McDonald, N. Hickey, T. Rutter, W. and J. Joyce, J. Turnbull, L. Osborne, W. Keown, A. and A. Brown, H. Moir,

PLUNKET SOCIETY The annual report of the Balfour sub-branch of the Plunket Society states:—The work still progresses favourably under the able direction of Nurse White who visits Balfour every alternate Monday and who is pleased to advise mothers either personally or by phone. We were exceedingly fortunate to have the opportunity of meeting officers and members of the committee and a number of mothers at a special meeting held in June. Nurse White gave' a very helpful address on the correct feeding of the baby. During the year our usual canvass of the district was generously responded to and we wish to thank all who assisted. Since last annual meeting we have lost two of our committee members, Mesdames M. Rasmussen and J. Lynch. The opportunity was taken at a meeting of the society to present those two women with a small memento. On October 30 we held our annual children’s fancy dress party in the hall and this function was well attended. Mrs R. T. Wilson gave an interesting report of the general conference at the November meeting. The local delegates, Mesdames lyilson and McDonald, have attended the quarterly meetings at Lumsden and drily reported to the local committee. One sale was held in March. We would like to thank Mr A. P. Scobie for his services as auditor, the Press and all who have helped in any way during the year. The balance-sheet shows a credit

balance of £26 10/-, which is very satisfactory.

BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT

The Northern District Basketball Association held a very successful tournament on the Balfour courts on Saturday. This tournament was run on the two-life system. The final was played between Dipton and Mossburn, the former team winning by 6 goals to 3. Balfour A defaulted to Dipton A in the semi-final. Results were:—Balfour B lost to Lumsden, o—s; Dipton A beat Balfour A 4—2; Mossbum beat Lumsden s—l;5 —1; Lumsden lost to Dipton A 2—B; Mossbum beat Dipton B 16—2; Dipton A beat Mossbum 6 —3; Balfour A beat Balfour B 7—o; Balfour A beat Dipton B 6—4; Mossbum lost to Dipton A 3—6.